Best Exploration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 22,755 Exploration games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Exploration game rankings were last updated on 3/4/2026.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,502,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,463,696 positive reviews and 39,002 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,141 positive reviews and 179 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 901,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 878,697 positive reviews and 22,849 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,289 positive reviews and 3,025 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,917 positive reviews and 1,032 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,835 positive reviews and 483 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 369,810 positive reviews and 9,815 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,717 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2313250 |
9. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,344 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2608050 |
10. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!
Deep Rock Galactic has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 360,192 positive reviews and 10,389 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
More Exploration Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Exploration games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 51,406 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,702 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,458 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,143 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,449 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,223 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,453 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,924 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,754 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,078 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,613 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.